The Things You Kiss Goodbye Audiobook

Quotes

• “Charmingly written, Connor’s book delves deep into the minds of its characters: the abused heroine, the abusive boyfriend, her overprotective Greek parents, and the game-changing new guy.”

  — RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

• “A shy, overprotected girl is the focus of this character study of a victim of physical abuse…The book’s examination of abusive relationships is cleareyed and instructive. Romance fans who happen upon this will find an absorbing portrait of abuse and recovery.”

  — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

• “Beautifully capturing the intensity of first love, Connor draws readers into a world filled with Greek culture and punctuated by upsetting moments of abuse.”

  — Publishers Weekly

• “Compulsively readable…satisfying.”

  — School Library Journal

• “With compassion and respect, author Connor explores the ways in which loving relationships can get twisted into cycles of misery.”

  — Booklist

• “A girl who can’t find her way out of an abusive relationship finds herself longing for an impossible one. Unforgettable with moments I wanted to reach in and hug sweet Bettina. An unforgettable book every girl should read. ”

  — Jen Bigheart, outreach supervisor, Westbank Community Libraries

• “Watching Bettina push against the boundaries of her strict home life to venture into relationships is like watching a lengthening crack in your windshield. You know that it won’t end well, but you want to see how far it goes. This book is definitely worth the heartbreak.”

  — Collette Morgan, owner of Wild Rumpus Books for Young Readers